Zachary D. "Zak" Welsh
About Zachary D. Welsh
Zachary D. Welsh is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Zachary D. Welsh is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Entertainment and Sports Law
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: ArentFox Schiff LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: San Francisco, CA
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